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GV08 EPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 63,583 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty no tell-tell. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp on.

coolant appears very low.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

wiper stork, temp repair, taped up.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 places (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no tell-tell. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp on.

coolant appears very low.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

wiper stork, temp repair, taped up.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

general corrosion over front suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded (chalked)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,104 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front sub-fame mount/chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front sub-fame mount/chassis corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

coolant below minimum

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,410 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked & perished

coolant below minimum

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner edges worn low

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc worn

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GV08 EPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 EPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV08 EPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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